EE0143****At the end of 2025, I was looking for a resort hotel around the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area and chose the Suzhou Bay Eastern Taihu Hotel, which has a great reputation. The hotel is divided into three areas: the Lakeside Building (Jīnshuǐ Lóu), the Lakeview Building (Wànghú Lóu), and the VIP Building (Guìbīn Lóu). The villa area is part of the Lakeside Building. Breakfast is served on the first floor of the Lakeside Building's lobby. The Zhen Hot Springs and indoor heated swimming pool are on the basement level of the Lakeview Building. The hot springs are open from 2 PM to 10 PM, as the front desk will remind you upon check-in. I must specifically mention how beautiful it is to soak in the outdoor pools, nestled among the lush greenery, when the sun sets and reflects off the lake on a clear day. It truly lifts your spirits and provides complete relaxation. The hotel's environment and landscaping are top-notch, covering a vast area. It's adjacent to Bay No. 0 and Suzhou Bay Sports Park, with clean roads throughout the property, making it especially suitable for guests who enjoy running or walking. There's even a dedicated running track by the lake. The hotel area and the open-access Suzhou Bay Sports Park can be accessed with a room card. True to its five-star rating, the hotel boasts excellent facilities and hardware. The villa area we stayed in was built in 2021. Each villa typically has 6 rooms, suitable for single guests or several families/friends staying together. The rooms have good soundproofing. Entry to the lobby requires a room card for access. There are free parking spaces all around, making it safe and convenient. The room facilities are well-maintained. For card players, there are also paid mahjong/card rooms available. There's also a 24-hour unstaffed convenience store, and you can, of course, order takeout. Within a few kilometers of the hotel, there are two major commercial complexes: Sands Outlet and Wuyue Plaza. The hotel's front desk and bellhop service are excellent, well-trained, and highly efficient. During our stay, a dedicated butler was assigned to us. Any requests or questions could be communicated online with the service butler at any time, and responses were prompt, earning consistent praise in many guest reviews. Free electric shuttle carts are available to different areas of the hotel upon request. The only slight drawback was the buffet breakfast, which felt average and has room for improvement.
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